Superheros lend themselves perfectly to games. They have a story you don’t need to explain in great detail because people have already watched or read about the characters’ histories, values, and battles. Many a great game has come from the medium of comic books, but sometimes developers ignore all the…
In a time where arbitrary variety, sandbox gameplay, and intricate complexity for the sake of a depth has seemingly overtaken the lexicon of popular gaming, it’s not surprising that so many developers have lost sight of the intrinsic draw of conceptual simplicity. Now that they can finally emulate the emotional…
There is nothing scarier for some soldiers than being trapped behind enemy lines – just look at how many movies depict the feeling of alone, desperate and every encounter is merely a matter of pulling the trigger first. However, that hasn’t been portrayed terribly accurate in the realm of video…
Hello once again Sega addicts. It’s that special time again where I ramble on about what we’ve rambled on about. That’s right; it’s time for forum news. But first, as always, join the forums so you know what I’m talking about. There really isn’t a point of reading this if…
Dinosaurs with guns. Giant reptiles with organic armor and gargantuan, fire-spewing arm cannons. I dare you to consider those phrases without getting a boner. Like the chocolate and peanut butter, these two elements of totally awesome just sound like they’re made for each other. So how the hell did I…
Whimsical and challenging rarely go hand in hand because realistically, they sit on opposite polar ends of how things are crafted in this medium. For instance, Modern Warfare 2 and Bioshock, both possessing their own capriciousness are oft seen as simply shooters as opposed to what their narratives possess. Modern…
I. “The play is Nasty Audible C, and you’re our man.” Stumbling on the field, Ponce did his to best to justify coach’s orders. He is ruining the game, he thought. He is working for them. But why was I charged with the deed. This is lineman work usually. Wide…